Pat Coyle
Pat Coyle is Director of Communications for the Irish Jesuits. Her academic background was mainly in philosophy, and a great part of her professional background was as a journalist, producer and presenter with RTE, BBC and UTV. She is a mother of two.
‘Whispering with God’ at Knock
August 22, 2024
Australian Jesuit Richard Leonard SJ, a good friend of the Irish Jesuit Province, was one of the guest speakers at the annual novena in Knock, Co Mayo.
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‘Convivial and curious’ – Bishop Noel Treanor RIP
August 22, 2024
Jesuits have been paying tribute to the late Archbishop Noel Treanor, a good friend to the Irish Jesuit Province.
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Beloved brothers
July 5, 2024
Seasoned pilgrim Brendan McManus SJ reflects on his Ignatian Camino journey with eight fellow Jesuits from Florida.
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A great Bloomsday was had by all
June 27, 2024
Gardiner St Church was the venue for a novel Bloomsday event , 'Joyce and the Jesuits', hosted by RTE's Eileen Dunne, and complied by Gerry McArdle.
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Theology as a ‘tentacle’
June 26, 2024
Professor Judith Wolfe was guest speaker at the launch of 'Theology and the University' (Routledge 2024) in the Loyola Institute, TCD.
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Northern ministry flourishing
June 26, 2024
Projects on prisoners, peacemaking and care of the earth were all reported on at the AGM of the 'Dialogue for Diversity Programme' in N. Ireland.
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Northern journalist on ‘keeping the faith’
June 10, 2024
There was a great turnout in Queen's University Belfast for the launch of veteran journalist Alf McCreary's latest book 'Keeping the Faith'.
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A unique edition of Working Notes
June 10, 2024
The latest edition of Working Notes, 'Voices of the North East Inner City', is a unique publication in the history of the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice.
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Celebrating Joyce and the Jesuits
May 29, 2024
Former newscaster Eileen Dunne will host an event marking the120th anniversary of 'Bloomsday' in Gardiner St Church, Sunday 16 June
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Valuable lessons for the vulnerable
May 28, 2024
A report on behalf of The Peter McVerry Trust sheds light on the impact of COVID-19 on the homeless and drug using populations.
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The Pope and the President
April 20, 2026 - Fr. Donal Godfrey SJ, reflects on the recent remarks of Pope Leo XIV and the response to them from Donald Trump and his administration.
‘A privilege to be part of it’
April 15, 2026 - The celebratory event to mark the historic Silver Jubilee of postgraduate studies in Applied Spirituality was a special day for all involved.
An attitude of gratitude
April 14, 2026 - Gratitude: The solution to worry, Kierkegaard claimed, was to make a leap of faith and put our trust in God’s enduring love.
April Messenger: Hope, renewal and growth
April 13, 2026 - In these uncertain times, the April Messenger offers rest and reflection, with themes of hope, renewal, gratitude and transformation in everyday life.
Latest Podcasts
Restoring women to a recovered diaconate
April 2, 2026
The privilege of life-changing work
March 13, 2026
Our Mother Too: Mary Embraces the World
March 4, 2026
The challenge of co-creating
February 13, 2026
Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
April 13, 2026
Pray with the Pope: For disarmament and peace
March 13, 2026
Pope Video: For children with incurable diseases
February 6, 2026
Pope video: For prayer with the word of God
January 9, 2026
Latest Books
‘Dreaming A New Dream’
March 19, 2025
‘I am infinitely loved’ – Messenger booklet
August 21, 2023
Messenger autumn catalogue
August 8, 2023
‘Brothers in Arms’ – Ignatian Camino book
July 3, 2023